How do you pronounce "bitterness"?

In American English: /ˈbɪtɝnəs/ (BIT-urn-uhs). In British English: /bˈɪtənəs/ (B-it-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪtɝnəs/ (BIT-urn-uhs). In Australian English: /bˈɪtənəs/ (B-it-uhn).

Is "bitterness" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪtɝnəs/ (BIT-urn-uhs), while in British English it's /bˈɪtənəs/ (B-it-uhn).

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bitterness

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/ˈbɪtɝnəs/

BIT-urn-uhs

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bɪtbit·ɝnter·əsness

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